Karah Provenzano, Junior Editor ● November 21, 2023
PSAT/NMSQT standardized test for 10th and 11th grade students. However, unlike past years where the test had been on paper, the College Board introduced its new digital exam. On the College Board website it states, “The test is easier to take, shorter, has more time per question, and comes with a built-in calculator…”
Karah Provenzano, Junior Editor ● November 21, 2023
Looking back on the Section 1 NYSPHSAA records, Port Chester has not won a section championship in the new millennium. The undefeated lady rams tennis team won a league title this fall sports season. However, the closest Port Chester has been to winning a league title other than this past tennis season was the co-league champions title in the 2021 shortened baseball season and the 2022 boys soccer season…
Brian Alvarado, News Editor ● November 21, 2023
“Being an IB diploma candidate is a difficult pathway for students to take. However, the sense of comradery amongst the students is one of the pillars of the program, as such it is important that we take time to celebrate their accomplishments and further develop the connections the students could make with each other…”
Heiry Pena & Ashley Sanchez ● November 21, 2023
In this edition of The Port Light, we are shining the light on a very active student within the PCHS community, Yana Patel. This student is not only overachieving within her academics but also in community service as well…
Yana Patel, Social Media Manager ● November 21, 2023
As students walk into the library they are always greeted with a warm and sweet smile from Mrs. Levy. But before she got married, her maiden name was Macchia, in which many people know her as Mrs. Macchia. She has been working at Port Chester High School for 4 years as a Librarian…
Daniela Lucas, Journalist ● November 21, 2023
Out of the 1,558 students that attend Port Chester High School, Ava Osorio is one of the few students who shows us that maintaining excellent grades, participating in a variety of clubs, working part-time and maintaining a healthy social life is all possible, as impossible as it all may seem. Ava is currently a senior at Port Chester High School and has proven to be an exceptional student and person…
Ariana Pareja, Entertainment Writer ● November 21, 2023
Now that the weather is getting colder it is that time of season. Thanksgiving is approaching which means it’s time to break out the turkey! But it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without some accompanying dishes and desserts as part of the meal. In order to prepare you for the holiday season…
Angela Olivera, Journalist ● November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving is a national holiday that was created in the 1600s by the pilgrims at Plymouth. This holiday has continued for centuries. It was made an official holiday in 1863, according to Time magazine, it is always celebrated on the last Thursday of November every year…
Katherine Balbin & Ashley Ramirez ● November 7, 2023
Port Chester High School recently made a new edition to their club roster; Model UN, with Mr. Collins and Mr. Harnett as their club advisors. Most schools have this club and they compete at a very high level. Due to Port Chester adding the club this year, the advisors decided to start off with something easier to help the students get a feel for the club…
Melanie Maurad & Giselle Tlatelpa ● November 21, 2023
Color guard, a group of young students often overlooked amongst other athletic teams and in the grandeur of the PCHS Marching Band. The color guard has accumulated vast accomplishments over the years and developed a great reputation as its own team…
Heiry Pena & Ashley Sanchez ● November 8, 2023
Numbers 55, 6, and 70. These are important football numbers for Port Chester High School this school year as these 3 numbers are the 3 captains’ jersey numbers. These remarkable football players: Alejandro “Puchi” Velasquez, Jaden Barbour, and Jonathan DelCid are this year’s Port Chester High School football captains…
Brian Alvarado, News Editor ● November 7, 2023
This homecoming, the Port Chester Rams’ defense dominated the Poughkeepsie Pioneers with a 23-6 victory. This is the Rams’ second victory against the Pioneers in a row, the first being during the 2022 season when the Rams defeated the Pioneers with a 32-30 victory…
